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1986 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

78,587 mi
Last recorded78,587 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 1986 Rover Mini52,889 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD124 VPN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018 78,587 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 78,539 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 77,864 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 77,801 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded valance (2.4.A.3)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor (2.4.A.3)

Clutch seized

front disks corrded

Pass 11 Sep 2012 77,769 miles

Build number plate missing.

Off side rear tyre starting to crack and perish.

Oil leaks.

On database a Austin Mini Mayfair, clearly a Rover Mini. Engine on database a 998cc but 1275cc fitted. Vin number removed from body.

Silencer/cat removal pipe touching body.

Fail 11 Sep 2012 77,769 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Build number plate missing.

Off side rear tyre starting to crack and perish.

Oil leaks.

On database a Austin Mini Mayfair, clearly a Rover Mini. Engine on database a 998cc but 1275cc fitted. Vin number removed from body.

Silencer/cat removal pipe touching body.

Pass 31 Aug 2011 75,300 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 75,293 miles

Centre Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER SILL PANEL HOLED

OFFSIE FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCH HOLED

Pass 8 Apr 2010 72,053 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 72,053 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 66,035 miles

How Reliable is the Rover Mini?

Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
876
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
45,631
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,036
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24,016
Steering rack gaiter split 21,375
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 18,460
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 18,348
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D124 VPN is a 1986 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1986 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 52,889 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover Mini fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 32,036 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D124 VPN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 40 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D124 VPN is a 1986 Rover Mini, first registered on 12 December 1986.

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